Baby Center News & Features

May 25, 2023 — Researchers have discovered specific brain abnormalities in babies who died of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.

May 22, 2023 — New research shows new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual during the shelter-in-place period early in the COVID pandemic.

May 9, 2023 — A national survey of experts in rare diseases found the vast majority support DNA sequencing in healthy newborns.

How to take care of your baby’s natural hair: Find out what a dermatologist and a doctor say.

March 13, 2023 — Sudden unexplained infant deaths among Black families went up sharply in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to research conducted by the CDC that was published in the journal Pediatrics.

Parenting a baby when you have a physical disability can make some tasks tricker. This is what parents say helps.

October 17, 2022 — Abbott is recalling Similac baby formula made at a factory in Columbus, OH., because of bottle caps that may not seal properly -- an action not related to an earlier recall of formula from a plant in Sturgis, MI.

October 12, 2022 — Babies born during the first COVID-19 lockdown are meeting fewer developmental milestones, as compared with those born before the pandemic, according to a new study from Ireland published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

October 10, 2022 — Microplastics have been detected in human breast milk for the first time, according to a new study published in Polymers.

September 16, 2022 — Several chiropractors in the U.S. are posting TikTok videos of themselves working with newborns, babies, and toddlers, often promoting treatments that aren’t backed by science.

September 8, 2022 — Beware of infant formula you’re giving your baby. A new study showed a moderate association between low-lactose formulas made of corn syrup solids and obesity in two-, three-, and four-year-olds.

August 29, 2022 — Abbott Nutrition is resuming production of Similac, its leading baby formula, at a Michigan plant that was shut down earlier this year due to contamination concerns.

August 12, 2022 — Johnson & Johnson will stop worldwide sales of its talc-based baby powder – the subject of numerous lawsuits – and switch to cornstarch-based powder.

July 13, 2022 — When Bryn Hammock learned that the babies in her local hospital’s NICU could only spend 2 hours a day with their parents due to COVID-19 restrictions early in the pandemic, the 18-year-old, who lives in Atlanta, wanted to find a way to help.

June 15, 2022 — Heads up, parents: Fisher-Price and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said this week that between 2009 and 2022, at least 13 infants died after falling asleep in the company’s rockers.

June 6, 2022 — The Abbott baby formula factory in Sturgis, Mich., has reopened, a move that could ease the nationwide baby formula shortage.

A handheld lactation massager may be used to help someone who’s breastfeeding and has clogged ducts or engorged breasts, but old-fashioned remedies may be better.

When is spitting up normal, and when is it a problem? A pediatrician and parent who’s been there share their wisdom.

Step by step tips on how to wean your baby from a pacifier.

Learn about the resources and help available to parents and families who can't afford baby diapers.

For whatever reason, sometimes breastfeeding isn’t the best option for new moms. Find out what alternatives are available to you for your baby.

Does it come naturally? Is it easy? Will my nipples hurt? How do I know if I’m doing it right? Learn what to expect when breastfeeding.

You’ve made it through labor and delivery, and now you're ready to get back into prebaby shape. Why not make your baby part of your post-pregnancy fitness routine? Just be sure to check with your doctor first.

Parents share what they wish they’d known before they brought their newborn home.

Research suggests that skin-to-skin contact in the first few months of an infant's life can play a key role in baby’s development.

In babies, eczema usually shows up as an itchy, red patch on the cheeks, chin, or scalp and the front of arms and legs. If you see these signs, doctors recommend the “soak and seal” method.

Your first pregnancy ultrasound offers an early peek inside the womb, and a chance to learn a bit more about your baby’s well-being and expected due date.

When you're the parent of a baby, it's sometimes hard to know whether to call the doctor if your baby gets sick. Get tips and learn signs to watch for.

Child health experts say overusing baby food pouches could potentially breed poor eating habits and stunt development of feeding skills and motor coordination at a critical stage of life.

The birth of twins or triplets can be joyful but overwhelming. A medical doctor and mother of twins offers advice on navigating the first few months.

A new type of baby monitor checks sleeping children’s vital signs. But a pediatricians group says it found no evidence they help prevent SIDS in healthy babies, and a study says the monitors are often inaccurate.

A recent study says about 2,000 babies visit emergency rooms each year with walker-related injuries; an injury research expert warns about their dangers.

Shots can be a major cause of stress for babies and their parents, but a four-step pain-relief routine can ease Baby’s discomfort.

March 29, 2018 — Babies who die from cot death are more likely to have rare genetic mutations that cause them to have weaker breathing muscles, according to a new study.

March 12, 2018 — They may seem like a good idea and be sold by trusted brands, but there are warnings today that baby sleep nests and pods can increase the risk of cot death.

December 11, 2017 — Offering shopping vouchers to new mothers could increase the numbers prepared to breastfeed, a study has found.

December 8, 2017 — Babies who are allowed to feed themselves during weaning from as young as 6 months are no more at risk of choking than those weaned during the traditional spoon-feeding approach, a study suggests.

December 7, 2017 — The go ahead has been given for a trial to screen newborns for severe combined (SCID).

December 1, 2017 — Doctors and nurses may not be able to reliably tell whether young babies being treated in hospital are in pain merely by observing how they behave, say UK researchers.

October 30, 2017 — Breastfeeding may help you bond more closely with your baby, with the effects seen for several years, a study suggests.

October 13, 2017 — The timbre of a mother's voice may play a vital role in baby talk, research suggests

October 3, 2017 — There's no shortage of books with advice for parents about how to cope with a new baby in the house. But do those authors make life easier for new mums or leave them feeling inadequate and dejected when things don't work out as they hoped?

September 8, 2017 — Three out of 4 parents in the UK would be unable to save their baby from choking, according to research by the British Red Cross.

August 3, 2017 — A charity wants parents to be aware that baby boxes do not mean a reduced risk of cot deaths in babies.

August 1, 2017 — Mixed messages and social stigma are at the heart of the UK's low breastfeeding rate, say experts

August 1, 2017 — Babies born from 1st August will be given a new 6-in-1 vaccine to protect against hepatitis B

May 5, 2017 — Nearly three-quarters of rice-based foods specifically marketed for infants and young children contain higher levels of arsenic than are permitted under a new EU law, a study has found.

April 4, 2017 — Babies in the UK cry more than those in a number of comparable countries, say psychologists.

There are all kinds of furniture you can buy to deck out your nursery. Learn what you’ll really need and what’s optional.